Sara Guglielmetti To hit Iranian nuclear sites, the United States used a particular device, namely the “Buster Bunker” bomb. But what is it about?
US-Iran War: Iranian Nuclear Sites Hit
He was the American president Donald Trump to announce that the US has attacked three nuclear sites in Iran. Here are the Tycoon's words on Truth: "we have successfully completed our attack on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.
A bomb load was dropped on the main site, Fordow. All aircraft are now out of Iranian airspace. All planes are returning safely." Trump then added that this is a historic moment for the United States, for Israel and for the entire world. The attack used “Bunker Buster” bombs. Let's see together what they are.
US-Iran War: What is the 'bunker buster' bomb used to hit nuclear sites?
As seen, the US used the “Bunker Buster” bomb to hit nuclear sites iranianiThe term “bunker buster” refers to a particular category of bombs, which are designed to be able to pierce layers of reinforced concrete, steel and rock before exploding. The purpose of these devices is therefore to destroy underground installations, or those protected by special reinforcements. The most powerful is called GBU-57A/B MOP, and It is the only non-nuclear weapon that can destroy bunkers at great depths, like the Iranian one of Fordow.